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Powerbilt Steel Buildings, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Powerbilt Steel Buildings, INC. ranks #83,544 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$1,260
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#83,544
of 99,447 penalized employers

Powerbilt Steel Buildings, INC. in Chesapeake, VA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,260. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Powerbilt Steel Buildings, INC. 3 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #83,544 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Acura INC. in Chicago, IL is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,260 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#83,544
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 71/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Powerbilt Steel Buildings, INC. runs well below peers (0.19x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$1,260 Top 16% most affordable more affordable than 84% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Powerbilt Steel Buildings, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.004.79.414.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGARABAR, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5D & M HOME IMPROVEME…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13LAMPIGNANO & SON CON…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10MM GENERAL CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8MTX CONTRACTORS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6EAGLE QUALITY GROUP …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7DANIEL'S ROOFING & F…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10RAMOS EXTERIORS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6MAXIM CONSTRUCTION G…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18CARDINAL ROOFING & S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2BRASFIELD & GORRIE, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0VILLEDA ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15STARKS CONTRACTING C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3HERNANDEZ ROOFING, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5JUAN GONZALEZ, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7OSCAR ALVAREZ, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6REMARKABLE FRAMING L…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5Q&D CONSTRUCTION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4SHORELINE CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10APACHE ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4Powerbilt Steel Buil…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4
Powerbilt Steel Buildings, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 4 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Powerbilt Steel Buildings, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Powerbilt Steel Buildings, INC. is the #27,453 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($1,260).

How Powerbilt Steel Buildings, INC. Compares

Powerbilt Steel Buildings, INC.'s 1.33 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

Against the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.19x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2020-02-20

Last Inspection

2025-06-23

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$420

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 5 years, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $420 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$1,800

Current Penalty Amount

$1,260

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $540 from the initial assessment of $1,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Powerbilt Steel Buildings, INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Powerbilt Steel Buildings, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 4 3.3
Total Penalty $1,260 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $420 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Powerbilt Steel Buildings, INC., both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,260 here).

Angela Marie Aguilar & Ricardo Aguilar $1,260 OR Fontana Roofing INC $1,260 OR Adam's Roofing, LLC $1,260 CO Integrity Contracting & Consulting, LLC $1,260 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Garabar, INC. 3 insp. Royal Palm Beach, FL D & M Home Improvement INC. 3 insp. Lockport, NY Lampignano & Son Construction Company 3 insp. Niles, IL MM General Construction INC. 3 insp. Newport, RI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Custom Drywall INC
Minneapolis, MN
2 inspections $1,260
Omega Drywall Limited
Winchester, VA
2 inspections $1,260
Jerome Richardson Painting
Berkeley, CA
2 inspections $1,260
Acura INC.
Chicago, IL
2 inspections $1,260
Partners Excavating Company
Harrisonburg, VA
5 inspections $1,260

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Powerbilt Steel Buildings, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Powerbilt Steel Buildings, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 3 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Powerbilt Steel Buildings, INC. have? ▼
Powerbilt Steel Buildings, INC. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,260.
How many OSHA inspections has Powerbilt Steel Buildings, INC. had? ▼
Powerbilt Steel Buildings, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-02-20 and the most recent on 2025-06-23. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Powerbilt Steel Buildings, INC.? ▼
Powerbilt Steel Buildings, INC. has been assessed $1,260 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,800 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Powerbilt Steel Buildings, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Powerbilt Steel Buildings, INC. has 4 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Powerbilt Steel Buildings, INC. operate in? ▼
Powerbilt Steel Buildings, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238120). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Powerbilt Steel Buildings, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Powerbilt Steel Buildings, INC. ranks #83,544 (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Powerbilt Steel Buildings, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Powerbilt Steel Buildings, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $1,260 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Acura INC. in Chicago, IL is a similar construction employer with $1,260 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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